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The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) is the leading business advocacy organization on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. KKCC actively works to enhance the environment, unique lifestyle and quality of life in West Hawaii through sound growth policies and proper planning. KKCC is based in downtown Kailua-Kona but its membership comes from all geographic areas of West Hawaii.

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Mayoral Debate
  
Thursday, Oct. 16
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Kealakehe High School Cafeteria
 
Mayor Candidates Billy Kenoi and Angel Pilago will face off.  Moderator Sherry Bracken, acting on behalf of all the sponsoring organizations, will pose questions, and we will give the candidates opportunities to rebut and comment on their opponents' answers and positions.
 
Sponsored by Kona-Kohala Chamber of Comemrce, Kona Outdoor Circle, PATH, Hawaii Island Board of Realtors, and Kona Board of Realtors.  
 

Please send questions or comments to the Chamber, 329-1758, or  vivian@kona-kohala.com.

 
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FORUM VIDEOS
 
A VIDEO of the Mayoral Forum from August 28th and the video of the four candidates for the Board of Education is now available for viewing. We will update this site with videos of interest to our communities as they become avaialble.  Mahalo to Dave Corrigan and bigislandvideonews.com for doing such a great job filming these events.
 

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Upcoming Events

First Hawaiian Bank and the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce present the
 
34th Annual Hawaii County Business Outlook Forum
Luncheon and Presentation   
          
Tuesday, October 7
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
 

Dr. Leroy O. Laney, Professor of Economics & Finance at the Hawaii Pacific University and Dr. Jack Suyderhoud, Professor of Economics at the University of Hawaii - Manoa will discuss the Big Island economic outlook for 2009 and the U.S. and Global Economy Forecast .

For more information about this event or to register online click here, or contact the Chamber at 329-1758.  Reservations required by October 1, 2008
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Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce presents the
 
2008 Hawaii Employment
Law Seminar
sponsored by Torkildson, Katz,
Moore, Hetherington & Harris
 

An annual event that discusses the most significant developments in state and federal laws affecting the work place from each previous year. To read more about this event or to register online click here, or contact the Chamber at 329-1758.  Early reservations deadline by October 10, 2008

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Kona Brew Pub
 
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   about KKCC Member
KONA BREWING COMPANY
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    September AfterHours at
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AfterHours with
 

KONA BREWING COMPANY

          
Wednesday • October 15, 2008
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy., Old Industrial Area
 
The Kona Brewing Company, winner of the West Hawaii Today Best Pizza and
Best Beer Awards 2008 is honored to join our neighbors in the Brewery Block
in hosting the Chamber of Commerce AfterHours. Enjoy the pub's own
handcrafted ales and lagers and an assortment of gourmet pupus.
 
 Cost is $10 at the door
Reservations required by Monday, October 13, 2008 as space is limited.
RSVP online to sue@kona-kohala.com or call 329-1758